It ain't Chinese algebra!

Ryan's loop.  Winter is here, or at least on the doorstep.  After not running much in Tualatin in the past 10 days (minus the marathon when it was 60 degrees), I woke up to 38 degrees.  I had to just sit there for a minute before getting dressed to jog my memory as to what I needed to wear.  'So long t-shirt.  See you in May.  Welcome back gloves and beanie. Uh...it's good to see you?'  Not so much...

6 miles in Pendleton.  This is the best I've felt since the marathon.  My legs felt good both during and after finishing my run.

Last day in Pendleton and it can't come soon enough.  First off, it's 20 degrees colder here than Portland and so I'm forced to run on the treadmill.  Secondly, I don't think my stomach can handle another meal eaten out at a restaurant.  Give me some home cooked food!

Typical run for this time of year: it starts with me not wanting to get out of my warm bed to run in the dark/cold/rain/wind/etc. When I finally get out the door, the first couple miles are slow, middle miles are okay and by the time I finish, I'm glad I laced up my shoes.
I guess I'm just not ready for winter..

Cumulus (551)

Slept in. Again.  I just can't seem to get out of bed this week.

9 miles as I wandered around Tualatin and Tigard.  No real course; just a bunch of side streets and random parks.  Great weather on a refreshing run.  Hopefully I can get back into a groove next week and bring the mileage up a bit.